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Racing on the Ice in St. Moritz, Switzerland
The land of cheese & chocolate wraps up another fine season

March 8, 2005

By Kimberly Rinker

Racing was conducted on the ice at St. Moritz, Switzerland with its usual flair and elegance. Conducted on three consecutive Sundays in February (6th, 13th &20th), it brought together a spectacular mixture of trotting and galloping races, as well as "Skikjoring" events--those where drivers/jockeys are on skiis and pulled by horses at a dead run. There are a series of each of these events to please all horse enthusiasts, and a point system that eventually crowns the winner as the "King of the Engadine."

Typcially, the lake at St. Moritz has a nearly two-foot ice cap covering it, accompanied by a thick layer of snow. This event has taken place each year since 1907, and not only includes exciting races, but a beautiful festival set in one Switzerland's most picturesque spots on every race day.

For more information on how you can attend St. Moritz's "White Turf" events in 2006, check out their web site at: www.whiteturf.ch.